El animal, que ha matado a nueve personas, a eludido a cazadores por semanas.

In the dense forests of Maniguala, India, a tigress has been terrorizing nearby villages, having killed nine people. Despite annual hunts for dangerous tigers, this tigress has eluded capture for weeks, traveling over 190 kilometers. Initially, no permit was issued to kill her, but this changed after her eighth victim. The increasing human-tiger encounters are attributed to habitat loss and conservation efforts, which have improved tiger numbers but also increased risks of human interactions.

What is the primary threat posed by the tigress in Maniguala?

• She is spreading disease.

• She is killing people.

• She is attacking livestock.

• She is destroying crops.

How many people had the tigress killed before a permit was issued to hunt her?

• Five

• Eight

• Six

• Seven

What factors have contributed to the increased encounters between humans and tigers?

• Better wildlife programs

• Improved tiger habitats

• Increased tiger population

• Residential expansion and illegal hunting

What has been the impact of residential expansion on tiger populations?

• It has increased their numbers.

• It has forced them into smaller areas.

• It has improved their habitats.

• It has had no impact.

What progress has been made in tiger conservation over the last decade?

• No progress has been made.

• Tiger populations have decreased.

• There have been improvements in conservation efforts.

• Tigers have been relocated to new areas.